Q: I've had an affair with a client. I ended it, but he keeps pursuing me, and threatens to tell my job. What can I do
He calls, texts, and has sent things to my job. After being told not too. Im starting fear for my safety. He has incriminating text and pictures that support the affair but I also have text and emails asking him to stop contacting me.
A:
You may want to take a look at the crime of Stalking Second Degree, which states, in the relevant part, that if a person intentionally acts with an improper purpose, repeatedly harassed, telephoned, or initiated communication with another person and caused that person to reasonably fear for that his/her employment or career was threatened and the offender was told to stop the conduct then they can be found guilty of Stalking Second Degree. Stalking Second degree is a class B misdemeanor that carries a punishment of up to 6 month in the county jail and a fine up to $3,000. Also, if you chose to have the case investigated and charges are filed, I would as the District Attorney about adding a no-contact provision to their bond and any term of probation.
For reference Stalking Second Degree is codified in Section 13A-6-90.1 of the Code of Alabama.
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